This grant is designed to strengthen the security of the critical minerals supply chain. It aims to prevent these minerals from being acquired by U.S. adversaries by improving export controls, customs, and investment screening. The goal is to protect U.S. national and economic security by ensuring these minerals are not used for harmful purposes.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is listed as 'unrestricted.' This means that any organization or entity that can effectively implement measures to secure the critical minerals supply chain may apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability in export controls or customs screening
- Lack of experience with critical minerals supply chain
- Inability to comply with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Past performance references
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Proof of eligibility
- Risk management plan
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Demonstrate clear understanding of critical minerals supply chain
- Provide detailed risk management strategies
- Be prepared for rigorous reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is listed as 'unrestricted,' which means it is open to any type of organization or entity that can demonstrate the ability to implement the required measures. This includes, but is not limited to, non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. The key requirement is the capability to enhance export controls and secure the critical minerals supply chain.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is listed as 'unrestricted.' This means that any organization or entity that can effectively implement measures to secure the critical minerals supply chain may apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability in export controls or customs screening
- Lack of experience with critical minerals supply chain
- Inability to comply with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance export controls, customs screening, and investment screening related to critical minerals. This includes activities that secure supply chains and prevent their misuse by adversaries.
Total Program Funding
$5,409,250
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(24 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather past performance references
- Draft an organizational capability statement
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline